Grades 1–5
Landmarks Around the World
Match 8 world landmarks, from the Eiffel Tower and the Great Wall to the Taj Mahal and Machu Picchu, to their countries.
Social studies worksheet · Cultures and traditions
Compare Two Countries
A side-by-side chart and a Venn diagram to compare two countries: continent, language, food, a celebration and the weather.
- Grade level
- Grades 3–5
- Time
- About 30 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Cultures and traditions, World geography, Respect and curiosity
What kids do
“Pick two countries. Research them and fill in the chart. Then show how they are alike and different.”
Printed on the sheet:
- A favorite food
- Which country would you like to visit? Why?
Teacher tip
Let kids pick two countries they are curious about.
How to use it
- Find each place on a globe or world map as you go.
- Invite families to share a tradition, a food or a song.
- Use finished sheets for a quick gallery walk or a partner share.
Watch for
Keep it respectful. Cultures are living traditions, not costumes.
Talk about it
- How are these traditions alike? How are they different?
- What question would you ask an expert on this topic?
Take it further
Hold a class culture day where kids share something from home.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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